Popping noise from intake only sometimes

Tiny
BIGDOG1316
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  • 2003 ACURA TL
  • 227,000 MILES
Popping noise sounds like its coming from air box or intake only happens sometimes. Replaced plugs coils and ran carb cleaner through it still happening every 10 minutes or so also cleaned passages onder access lid on intake they were clogged still same problem popping sound
Friday, September 20th, 2013 AT 5:43 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,300 POSTS
Has there been any power loss? Have you checked the engine compression to see if there is a weak cylinder? You could have a burnt intake valve allowing pressure to leak (pop) through the intake.
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Friday, September 20th, 2013 AT 6:41 PM

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